An Americana-themed mix to celebrate the new issue of Printed Pages!

Howdy! The new issue of Printed Pages magazine is out, and we’re happy to announce that deep within its wondrous pages lies an in-depth article studying the impact of Americana on art and design. To celebrate the launch of the mag we thought we’d dedicate this week’s mix to Americana, and the seemingly infinite pot of inspiration that artists and musicians have been delving into through time that is the United States. Read along with your own copy of Printed Pages you can get from over here.

This playlist is set as collaborative, so feel free to suggest in your own Americana songs in the comments box below or just go ahead and add them in!

Chicago-based Trouble in Mind are one of the best independent record labels going. Run by husband and wife team Bill and Lisa Roe, the label has gathered itself a worldwide cult following. The type of following where fans pick up records when they see the Trouble in Mind name knowing it’s gonna be great, whether they’ve heard it or not.

Illustrator Jon Burgerman is a very busy man. He’s got the best books coming out left right and centre and uploads a tonne of Instagram stories of his doodles bringing images of bins, food, and various street-based items around New York to life for us to enjoy.

This week’s Friday Mixtape is by New Zealand native, London-based and Ninja Tune-signed artist, Jordan Rakei. After moving to London from Australia, where the artist grew up from the age of three, Jordan has secured a name for himself in the UK after collaborating with artists such as Tom Misch and lending his vocal prowess to Disclosure.

This week’s Friday Mixtape is by South London band Goat Girl, and is curated by vocalist, Clottie Cream. Goat Girl have already caused a stir with their single, Country Tease and their second, Crows Cries released today (25 August 2017) promises to do the same.